The lowest-mortality BMI: What is the role of nutrient intake from food?

In a previous post ( ), I discussed the frequently reported lowest-mortality bo… read more » The lowest-mortality BMI: What is the role of nutrient intake from food?

The lowest-mortality BMI: What is its relationship with fat-free mass?

Do overweight folks live longer? It is not uncommon to see graphs like the one … read more » The lowest-mortality BMI: What is its relationship with fat-free mass?

The China Study II: Does calorie restriction increase longevity?

The idea that calorie restriction extends human life comes largely from studies… read more » The China Study II: Does calorie restriction increase longevity?

The China Study II: Wheat flour, rice, and cardiovascular disease

In my  last post  on the China Study II, I analyzed the effect of total and HDL… read more » The China Study II: Wheat flour, rice, and cardiovascular disease

The China Study II: Cholesterol seems to protect against cardiovascular disease

First of all, many thanks are due to Dr. Campbell and his collaborators for col… read more » The China Study II: Cholesterol seems to protect against cardiovascular disease

The China Study one more time: Are raw plant foods giving people cancer?

In this previous post I analyzed some data from the China Study that included … read more » The China Study one more time: Are raw plant foods giving people cancer?

The China Study again: A multivariate analysis suggesting that schistosomiasis rules!

In the comments section of Denise Minger’s post on July 16, 2010 , which discus… read more » The China Study again: A multivariate analysis suggesting that schistosomiasis rules!